After installing OpenSUSE 13.1, wireless worked perfectly. After a major update, I noticed that the connection was dropping. I went into Network Settings and saw “firmware next to PRO/Wireless”. I didn’t take much notice then, but very shortly after the connection dropped completely.
I did reinstall thinking the problem would be magically fixed
/var/log/boot.msg:
>>2014-01-20T19:22:50.477739+00:00 linux kernel: 0.059534] [Firmware Bug]: ACPI: BIOS _OSI(Linux) query ignored
72.057882] iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Card state received: HW:Kill SW: On
172.069053] iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Not sending command - RF KILL
172.069064] iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Error sending C_RXON: enqueue_hcmd failed: -5
iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Error setting new configuration (-5).
iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Master Disable Timed Out, >>
I’m not too sure what my next steps should be, and would be very grateful for any help.
Although both of us are getting on in years, this little beauty is my workhorse and we travel everywhere together.
Thank you,
grasshopper
Panasonic CF-W5, Let’s note. OS: OpenSUSE 13.1; network: 3945ABG Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network Connection
On 01/23/2014 05:36 AM, grasshopper1 wrote:
>
> After installing OpenSUSE 13.1, wireless worked perfectly. After a
> major update, I noticed that the connection was dropping. I went into
> Network Settings and saw “firmware next to PRO/Wireless”. I didn’t take
> much notice then, but very shortly after the connection dropped
> completely.
>
> I did reinstall thinking the problem would be magically fixed
>
> /var/log/boot.msg:
>
>>> 2014-01-20T19:22:50.477739+00:00 linux kernel: 0.059534] [Firmware[/color]
> Bug]: ACPI: BIOS _OSI(Linux) query ignored
> 72.057882] iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Card state received: HW:Kill SW: On
> 172.069053] iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Not sending command - RF KILL
> 172.069064] iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Error sending C_RXON: enqueue_hcmd
> failed: -5
> iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Error setting new configuration (-5).
> iwl3945 0000:03:00.0: Master Disable Timed Out, >>
>
> I’m not too sure what my next steps should be, and would be very
> grateful for any help.
> Although both of us are getting on in years, this little beauty is my
> workhorse and we travel everywhere together.
>
> Thank you,
> grasshopper
The message says that your hardware switch has been set to the KILL, or off,
position. Switch it back.
That’s the problem. The switch is on, as I’ve learned from bitter experience to always check.
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network connection DHCP 3945ABG
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network connection DHCP wip3s0
RTL-8139/8139C+ DHCP enp4s1
PRO/Wireless 3945ABG [Golan] Network Connection (Not connected)
MAC
BusID:
Since the update both sections are faded out unless I click “Traditional Method with ifup”.
Thank you, grasshopper1
So, can you check status with
/usr/sbin/rfkill list
*You will need to install rfkill package if command not found
http://en.opensuse.org/SDB:WiFi#Problems_with_rfkill_interface
Thank you so much. I installed the rfkill package, rebooted and now I’m up and running.
Thank you and best wishes
grasshopper1
On 01/23/2014 02:26 PM, deano ferrari wrote:
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> grasshopper1;2618826 Wrote:
>> Thank you so much. I installed the rfkill package, rebooted and now I’m
>> up and running.
>>
>> Thank you and best wishes
>>
>> grasshopper1
> Good result! 
Thanks for the chuckle this morning.